Bessie M. Ball (nee Farrer) passed away Jan. 22, 2102 in Kingston, Ont.
Bessie was born and raised in Rainy River, Ont., and also lived in International Falls, Mn. for about 40 years before moving to Kingston in 1999.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph E. Ball, who was born and raised in Fort Frances, Ont.; her parents, Eva and Ernest Farrer; and sisters, Mina Bell and Lorna Ronning, and Hiram Farrer, all of Rainy River, Ont.
Bessie is survived by her son, James (Roxayn) of Austin, Tex.; daughter, Maureen Ball (Tom Williams) of Kingston, Ont.; son, Brian (SuzAnn) of Bemidji, Mn.; grandchildren, Lisa (Ball) Kent (Bryan), Ryan Ball, Hilary Farson, Justin Ball, and Aryn Ball; and great-grandchildren, Ciara and Camden Kent.
She also will be fondly remembered by Tom Williams’ children and their families.
There will be a short gravesite prayer and internment at the Forest Hill Cemetery in International Falls on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception and light lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Faith United Church.
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